Customs and Border Protection Officer

Entry-Level Opportunity

Start your Federal Law Enforcement Career!

GRADE LEVELS GS-5 and GS-7

You Don’t Just Check Passports. You Guard the Nation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting entry-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for priority hard-to-fill locations across the United States.

As a CBPO, you are the face—and the shield—of the United States at airports, seaports, and land crossings. You’ll use technology, instinct, and training to protect the country from threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

This is federal law enforcement at the intersection of precision, pressure, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Screen travelers, cargo, and vehicles
• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
• Detect suspicious behavior and prohibited goods
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling activity
• Protect national security at ports of entry

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to pass background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, and fitness screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Under age 40 at time of selection (exceptions for veterans and qualifying federal law enforcement officers)

Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to this position before their 40th birthday in accordance with DHS Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans’ Preference eligible.

Candidates may qualify with:

• Bachelor’s degree (any major) OR
• 3 years of general work experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with people and apply learned procedures OR
• Combination of education and experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Entry level Grades: GS-5 and GS-7 depending upon qualifications
• Salary range: $41,863 – $112,415 annually
• A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to starting salary
• Competitive federal salary progression
• Full federal benefits package
• Paid federal law enforcement training
• Up to $15,000 annual recruitment incentives in designated hard-to-fill locations

Training

You’ll train at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia and join one of the nation’s most mission-critical law enforcement agencies.

This is not for everyone. But if you’re still reading, maybe it’s for you.

Apply Now and speak to one of our recrutiers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,863.00 – $112,415.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person